Prospective Student Government Association First-Year Senators

First-year senators have a specific selection process which will open when the fall semester begins.

Prospective Student Government Association Executives and Board Officers

Elections for the Student Government Association Executive Board occur every spring semester.

The President, Vice President, and Treasurer of the Student Government Association are voted on by the entire student body. Other Executive Board Positions: Secretary, Chief of Staff, Parliamentarian, Student Issues Chair, Special Projects Chair, University Affairs Chair, and Diversity and Inclusion Chair are appointed by the President.

Steps to file for 2024-2025 President, Vice President, or Treasurer Positions:

  • Complete and submit the statement of candidacy form at the bottom of this page between Tuesday, January 16, and Monday, March 18 at 5 p.m.
  • Within three days of filing the above material, the Elections Committee shall determine the candidate's eligibility and officially verify or not verify the candidate's ability to run for office. Candidates will be notified by email.
  • If verified, candidates may prepare and execute a campaign for office one month before election days, closely following eligibility qualifications and campaign regulations set forth by the Elections Committee. (For more information reference bylaw 405.01).
  • Join in on scheduled, mediated debate between candidates should multiple candidates run for the same office.
  • Remember that general election voting occurs online on April 3 and 4, 2024.
  • If elected, meet with their predecessor to be transitioned into the new role by Monday, April 29.
  • Attend end of the year Student Government Association banquet to be sworn into the new position on April 29.
  • Await the first senate meeting of the next semester for pending approval of two-thirds of the student senate.

Prospective Student Government Association Senators

The Student Government Association Senators are voted on by their constituents in their respective college. Should there be an open position on the student senate a special election occurs.

Steps to file for 2024-2025 General Election Senator Position:

  • Complete and submit the statement of candidacy form at the bottom of this page before Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.
  • Within three days of filing the above material, the Elections Committee shall determine the candidate's eligibility and officially verify or not verify the candidate's ability to run for office. Candidates will be notified by email.
  • If verified, candidates may prepare and execute a campaign for office one month before election days, closely following eligibility qualifications and campaign regulations set forth by the Elections Committee. (For more information reference bylaw 405.01).
  • Remember that general election voting occurs online on April 3 and 4, 2024.
  • If elected, meet with your predecessor to be transitioned into the new role by Monday, April 29.
  • Attend the end-of-the-year Student Government Association banquet on Monday, April 29 to be sworn into the new position.
  • Await the first senate meeting of the next semester for pending approval of two-thirds of the student senate.
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